death of DL Capt. Richard “Dick” Shutack, age 84

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Richard “Dick” Shutack

May 29, 1939 ~ August 15, 2023

 

From friends and colleagues comes this news with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Richard Andrew Shutack, age 84.  Dick joined Delta Air Lines 11-04-1968 and was based Chicago, then Orlando prior to his retirement.  Survived by his wife Lynne, and by his children and their families, condolences may be sent to the family at

3260 Orion Dr.,

Colorado Springs, CO  80906-0906.

Please see tribute below for services and arrangements.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN   

https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2023/08/dl-capt-richard-dick-shutack.html

 

Tribute :

Captain Richard (Dick) A. Shutack, Retired, flew west on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

 

Dick was a 1963 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and completed 28 years of military service. Upon graduation he flew B-52s before leaving active duty to serve in the Illinois Air National Guard in 1968. He flew the KC-97 and KC-135 out of O’Hare International Airport.

 

Dick was hired by Delta Air Lines in November 1968 and retired in June 1999 with over 27,000 flight hours. He had the distinct honor of serving the Delta pilots as the Chicago Chief Pilot before the base closed in 1996.

 

Dick leaves his beloved wife of sixty years Lynne, three children, Scott (Sue), Kevin (Courteney) and daughter Nicole (Mark). Dick and Lynne have seven beautiful grandchildren.

 

Captain Shutack’s funeral will be held on September 15th, 2023 at 10am, at the Community Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Drive, United States Air Force Academy.

 

If attending, please wear your Delta Air Lines Pilot full winter uniform (jacket and hat) 

 

A military ID or current drivers license is required to enter the Air Force Academy.

 

There is quite a contingent of former ORD based pilots who would be interested to know this.